Current Date And Time In Bedford, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:35:16 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,561
District: Bedford County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bedford, a city in Virginia, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bedford — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bedford | |
| District / County | Bedford County | |
| State | Virginia | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,561 | |
| Area | 17.88 km² (6.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Virginia | #158 of 454 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 306 | |
| In Feet | 1,004 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.33 | |
| Longitude | -79.52 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.334° N 79.523° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 20' 4" N 79° 31' 23" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 20.06' N 79° 31.39' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Virginia Capital | 184 km East of Richmond | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wheatley, Canada (586 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:15 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 24523 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1782-01-01 |
Bedford is a city situated in Virginia, United States, within North America. It falls under Bedford County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bedford as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Virginia
The latitude and longitude of Bedford pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 306 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bedford on the map
Bedford runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bedford run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bedford exchange rates
To ring a number in Bedford from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bedford and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bedford ranks #158 of 454 cities in Virginia. It lies about 184 km East of Richmond, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Virginia market. › Cities near Bedford
Bedford has a recorded population of approximately 6,561 people. That places it #158 of 454 cities with population data in Virginia. Browse more cities in Virginia for comparison.
Bedford spans approximately 17.88 square kilometers (6.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bedford sits within Bedford County, is part of Virginia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Bedford keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:30 AM and sets around 05:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bedford price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Bedford currency page.
Bedford is about 184 km East of Richmond, the capital of Virginia. See cities near Bedford for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bedford lands you closest to Wheatley, Canada, about 586 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bedford sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
